The Ministry of Justice led the implementation of the El Salvador VACS in 2018. In May 2019, they launched the El Salvador Violence Against Children Survey Report.
El Salvador
For an overview of the data found in El Salvador’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the El Salvador one-pager fact sheet.
Key highlights include:
14% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood.
22% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood.
9% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a resultant pregnancy.
Among girls who have experienced sexual violence, less than 15% of girls received help.
3% of boys experienced sexual violence in childhood.
19% of boys experienced physical violence in childhood.
Among boys who have experienced sexual violence, less than 0% of boys received help
2019 - El Salvador Violence Against Children Survey
El Salvador is currently in the process of developing its response plan. Check back for more progress updates.
Partners are currently working to prevent and respond to violence through advocacy and public awareness efforts. Stay tuned for updates.
El Salvador VACS Partners
Bilateral and Multilateral Organizations: International Organization for Migration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Division of Violence Prevention (CDC/DVP) and the United States Agency for International Development
Government: The El Salvador Ministry of Justice, La Dirección General de Estadística y Censos
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